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Filed by Mission Critical Software, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 Under the Securities Act of 1933
Subject Company: Mission Critical Software, Inc.
Commission File No. 000-26205
SHAREHOLDERS OF MISSION CRITICAL SOFTWARE, INC. AND OTHER INVESTORS ARE URGED
TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT-PROSPECTUS WHICH WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE
REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4 TO BE FILED BY MISSION CRITICAL IN
CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER WITH GANYMEDE SOFTWARE, INC. BECAUSE IT WILL
CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. AFTER SUCH DOCUMENT IS FILED, IT WILL BE
AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE ON THE SEC WEBSITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV AND FROM MISSION
CRITICAL AND GANYMEDE THROUGH THE CONTACTS LISTED BELOW.
Shareholders of Mission Critical and other investors should note that Mission
Critical's and Ganymede's future results could differ materially from the
results discussed herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such
differences include the risks inherent in acquisitions of technology
businesses including the successful integration of the companies, the timing
and successful completion of technology and product development, our ability
to retain and hire key executives, technical personnel and other employees,
changing relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners,
unanticipated costs associated with integration activities, as well as
customer acceptance of new product offerings, and competition in the
companies' various product lines. For a more complete discussion of risks and
uncertainties see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Mission Critical
Software's registration statement on Form S-1 as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on May 28, 1999, and subsequently amended.
Slide Presentation Concerning Merger of Mission Critical Software and
NetIQ Corporation
February 28, 2000
Slide 1:
[Logos of Mission Critical Software and NetIQ Corporation]
Slide 2:
The Merger of The Two Leaders in Windows NT/2000 Management
[Mission Critical Software logo]
The Leader in Directory Management and Administration
[logo of NetIQ Corporation]
The Leader in Performance and Availability Management
Slide 3:
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The Merger of The Two Leaders in Windows NT/2000 Management
[logos of Mission Critical Software and NetIQ Corporation]
The Combined Position
The Leading Provider of Windows NT/2000 Systems Management
The Objective
The Leading eBusiness Infrastructure Management Company
Slide 4:
The Strategic Rationale
. Each company a market leader
- Mission Critical, directory management
- NetIQ - Performance & Availability management
. Highly complimentary product offerings
. Planning to enter each other's space
. Customer and market demand for combined solution
. Cross sell opportunities
. Leverage Windows NT/2000 strength to capture eBusiness
infrastructure management market
Slide 5:
The Strengths of the New Company
. Clear market leadership
- Windows NT/2000 systems management
- Positioned for eBusiness infrastructure management
. Most comprehensive product breadth
. Large `Blue Chip' customer base
. Expanded distribution channel both direct and indirect
. Increased resources for marketing and product development
Slide 6:
Transaction Highlights
. Stock for stock merger of equals
. Expected to close June 2000 quarter
. Purchase accounting
. New name to be developed for the combined entity
. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA
Slide 7:
The Team
Management
Mike Bennett Executive Chairman
MCS Chairman & CEO
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Ching-Fa Hwang CEO
NetIQ President & CEO
Jim Barth CFO
NetIQ CFO
Tom Bernhardt CTO
MCS CTO
Steve Odom COO
MCS CFO & COO
Board of Directors
4 MCS Members
4 NetIQ Members
1 jointly appointed
Slide 8:
The Market Opportunity and Solution
Slide 9:
Explosive Windows NT/2000 Growth
[Graph showing Millions of Windows NT/2000 Servers Shipped in 1998
through 2002 (projected for 2000 - 2002,) with overlay showing that in 1998,
Windows NT Servers constituted 51% of all servers shipped]
[Graph showing dollar value of Windows NT/2000 Management Software
shipped in 1998 ($1.8B) and projected dollar value of Windows NT/2000
Management Software to be shipped in 2003 ($8.1B)]
Source: Gartner Group
Slide 10:
Large, Fast-Growing eBusiness Market Opportunity
[Graph showing US Corporate Internet and Intranet Spending in 1999
($85B) and projected spending for 2002 ($203B)]
[Graph showing dollars spent on eBusiness Infrastructure Management
Software in 1998 ($4.1B) and projected spending for 2003 ($12.6B)]
Source: IDC
Slide 11:
EBusiness Infrastructure Management
[Graphic depicting relationships among customers, Mission Critical
Software/ NetIQ combined entity, applications, directory, servers, and
networks]
Slide 12:
Applications
[AppManager logo]
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AppManager Modules for:
. Exchange
. SQL Server
. Lotus Notes
. Oracle
. SAP r/3
. Internet Information Server
. Legato
. Veritas
. Etc.
Directory
[OnePoint logo]
OnePoint modules for:
. Directory Administration
. Domain Migration
. File Administration
. Exchange Administration
. Etc.
Servers
[AppManager and OnePoint logos]
AppManager and OnePoint modules for:
. Windows NT
. Windows 2000
. Citrix WinFrame/MetaFrame
. Terminal Server
. Cluster Server
. Windows Load Balancing
. Etc.
Slide 13:
The Ganymede Acquisition
[Ganymede The Measure logo]
. Leader in `end-to-end' network performance management
. Monitor QoS/Service Levels from the end-user point of view
. Correlates network, application and infrastructure performance
. Over 1000 customers
. CY 1999 revenues $10 million
Slide 14:
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End-to-End Management
[graphic depicting relationships among customers, Mission Critical
Software/NetIQ combined entity, applications, directory, servers and end-to-
end network view (Ganymede)]
Comprehensive eBusiness Infrastructure Management
Slide 15:
The New Business
Slide 16:
The Benefits for Customers
. Greater product portfolio from a single vendor
. Greater resources and support
. Increased synergy from the R&D labs resulting in greater
product pipeline
Slide 17:
1000+ Customers
[Logos of NetIQ Corporation, Mission Critical Software and various
customers including Microsoft, Amgen, Alcoa, Comcast, MCI, Countrywide, Intel,
Boeing, Nasdaq, GlaxoWellcome, PG&E, General Electric, Wells Fargo, AT&T,
Pfizer, EDS, Data Return, Nordstrom, MicroStrategy, Shell Oil, NCR, Unisys,
Marriott, Nabisco, Charles Schwab, The Southern Company and Dell.com Home.]
Slide 18:
Integration Plan
. Mike Bennett will oversee sales/marketing integration
. Ching-Fa Hwang will oversee product/operations integration
. Each functional area will be led by a key executive
responsible for integration
Slide 19:
Distribution and Sales
. Glenn Winokur, VP worldwide sales
. Synergistic sales processes
. Point of pain marketing to practitioners
. Centralized inside/tele-sales
. Account execs
. 125+ channel & OEM partners
. Global coverage
[graphic depicting one person pulling another person up a graph moving
up and to the right]
Slide 20:
Research & Development
. Tom Bernhardt, CTO
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. Her-Daw Che, VP of engineering
. 3 development labs
- Applications/server management
- Directory management
- Network performance management
. Customer/market driven product integration
Slide 21:
Operations and Marketing
. Steve Odom, COO
- Operations, M&A
. Jim Barth, CFO
. Rick Pleczko, VP Marketing
. Tom Kemp, VP Products
Slide 22:
Financial Overview
Slide 23:
Deal Summary
. Approximately 50/50 ownership
. MCSW will issue 2.75 million shares for Ganymede
. NTIQ will issue 0.9413 shares for each share of MCSW,
including shares issued by MCSW for Ganymede
. Tax free reorganization
. Shares outstanding after closing
- Primary 36.3 million
- Diluted 41.7 million
. Combination results in significant goodwill
Slide 24:
The Combined Organization
. Significant operations in Santa Clara, Houston and Raleigh
. Number of Employees (12/31/99) - 460
- Sales and Marketing 260
- Research and Development 150
- Finance and Admin 50
. Cash balances over $300 million
Slide 25:
Quarterly Revenue Growth
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[Graphic depicting growth in combined quarterly revenues of Ganymede,
Mission Critical and NetIQ for Q1 - Q4 1999, Q1 and Q2 2000 (projected)]
Slide 26:
Proforma Financials
Quarter Ended December 1999
($Millions) NetIQ Mission Critical Ganymede Combined
Revenue $9.1 $10.5 $2.8 $22.4
Gross Profit 8.6 10.0 2.6 21.2
Operating Income* 1.1 1.0 (0.3) 1.8
*Excluding Stock-Based Compensation and One-Time Charges
Slide 27:
The Strengths of the New Company
. Clear market leadership
- Windows NT/2000 systems management
- Positioned for eBusiness infrastructure management
. Most comprehensive product breadth
. Large `Blue Chip' customer base
. Expanded distribution channel both direct and indirect
. Increased resources for marketing and product development
Slide 28:
The Merger of the Two Leaders in Windows NT/2000 Management
[logos of Mission Critical Software and NetIQ Corporation]
The Combined Position
The Leading Provider of Windows NT/2000 Systems Management
The Objective
The Leading eBusiness Infrastructure Management Company
Contacts:
For Mission Critical Software:
Susan Torrey, Press & Investor Relations, 713.548.1863,
mailto:[email protected]
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Steve Odom, Chief Financial Officer, (713) 548-1829,
mailto:[email protected]
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For Ganymede:
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Katherine Demacopoulos, Public Relations, 919-469-0997 x325,
mailto:[email protected]
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